#22

this is very funny indeed @Mistersteve

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#23

Thanks.

@eems I have added the video to the ad. Apparently it might take 24 hours for the change to show. Not sure if it’s against Autotrader’s rules or not to be honest so we’ll see what happens there.

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#24

You did WHAT???

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#25

You should probably mention the new engine in the ad because:

  • if you don’t then someone might think you’re trying to hide something

  • a new engine is actually great. Winds back the miles, so to speak.

#26

I’ve had this conversation with a few people. It was agreed that I shouldn’t, and should just mention it if someone makes an enquiry.

Inclined to agree with you though – I think it’s best to up-front and honest from the start. Might add it later. Not sure how to phrase it mind…

(It’s also not a new engine, it’s just got a lot of new bits)

#27

Think you may have found a second career here m9, this is excellent work

#28

“Car recently lunched itself”

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#29

If the engine has needed a lot of new bits even though its only done 50k, I’d probably keep it quiet…

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#30

And if anyone asks, it’s just had “an overhaul”. No one actually knows what an overhaul is, but it sounds good.

#31

Speaking of car engines falling apart after <50k, I’ve got an advert for the Pug 208 at the bottom of the page now.

#32

It was a common problem with that engine in that car built between 2010 and 2013, after 40,000 miles. I sort of feel that saying I’d had that problem and fixed it should be a positive, and better than the same car that hasn’t yet had the problem and could cost a buyer 6 grand.

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#33

If it’s a common issue that’s slightly different I guess. A clued up buyer would probably ask you about it though, whereas someone who isn’t aware of the issue might be put off if you stick it in the advert.

Maybe keep it off the advert, but if anyone asks then let them know what’s been done and why?

#34

Is it included in the Part Service History you state in the ad?

I wouldn’t buy a 2nd hand car without an FSH personally but if someone wants to buy one without checking fully what’s been done to it that’s up to them.

#35

This has reminded me I went to look at a 2nd hand Polo last year. Ad on Gumtree said Full Service History. Took it for a roll round the block and I liked it so asked to see the FSH. No problem they said. Went into their house and pulled out a seethrough plastic wallet that had that year’s MOT report on it. I was like “nah I need to see the full service history” and the bloke said “yeah that’s it”.

I mean he was a nice honest bloke and all that and in all likelihood the car was probably fine but, still.

#36

I’ve put part as it has services up to when I got it. It’s such a small bit of the car’s life, but it’s not none at all?

#37

Oh that certainly qualifies as a part service history, but you haven’t included the receipts/details for the engine replacement (which would’ve been part of its most recent service)?

I mean buying a second hand car is caveat emptor in its ultimate form. Like I said if someone wants to buy it from you without an FSH that’s up to them, but I think you’re more likely to shift it if the part service history you have includes the most recent work. I’d personally go “you’ve not got any service history since you bought it? No thanks” but I don’t know if that’s typical of people after a second hand car.

#38

I don’t really understand (not being a dick, just useless with cars).

Obviously I’d include the receipts from the work as part of the service history. Do I need to declare this in the ad/include photos? I’ve had very mixed opinions on what I should and shouldn’t include but you sound like you know your shit.

#39

Can I share this on the Twitterz @Mistersteve?

#40

Absolutely and thanks.

#41

I’d share it myself but nobody follows me.